Chapter 1659


    Three days passed, and Thssa received an invitation from a professor at Starhaven College to


    attend the graduation g. She had justpleted her master''s in Jewelry Design and even had


    her diploma in hand. This time, her mentor suggested she attend the g, mentioning that alumni


    would be there, many of whom were sessful figures in the design world with considerable


    renown. Attending the g offered a chance towork within her field. Thssa, now fully focused


    on her career, epted the professor''s invitation.


    Starhaven College, the banquet hall. The buffet wasvish, with champagne sses stacked into


    small towers, filled with red wine for anyone''s taking. Men and women mingled with ease, their


    movements and conversations reflecting a blend of elegance andposure. Wearing a simple


    ck evening dress, Thssa approached Dr. Jamal to greet him: "Dr. Jamal."


    "Thssa,e over here, I''d like you to meet two people," Dr. Jamal led Thssa towards a man


    and a woman. The man wore sses and had a clean,forting appearance. The woman, in a


    red evening dress, exuded a sexy yet understated beauty.


    "Lance, Zoey, this is the talented student in jewelry design I''ve been telling you about. Meet


    Thssa," Dr. Jamal introduced.


    "Nice to meet you, I''m Thssa. It''s a pleasure meeting you both," Thssa extended her hand to


    Lance and Zoey.


    "Hello. Dr. Jamal mentioned he had a particrly gifted student this year. Turns out it''s you. You''re


    quite stunning," the woman in the red dressplimented, her poise in every gesture and word


    making her feel very at ease.


    ttered, Thssa responded, "Thank you for thepliment. But I''ve still got a lot to learn


    compared to you both."


    "Thssa is not only talented but modest too," Lance joked, his gaze shifting to Zoey.


    "I haven''t yet had anymercial sess, so I can''t consider myself truly skilled. It''s the designers


    with best-selling pieces who have real talent," Thssa said.


    "Commercial sess isn''t just about the design; it''s also about the designer''s fame," Zoey


    mentioned, then had an idea, "Now that you''ve graduated, you should enter some design


    competitions to build your name."


    "Exactly, enteringpetitions is the quickest way for a designer to gain recognition," Lance


    agreed.


    "Lance, isn''t ourpany hosting the Star Creative Contest? You''re in charge of that, right? How''s


    it going?" Zoey asked Lance. They worked at the samepany but in different departments.


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    Lance replied, "We''re still in the preliminary rounds."


    "The entry hasn''t closed yet, right? Thssa, you should enter thepetition. Winning would


    skyrocket your fame, making you more recognized than some who''ve been in the business for


    years," Zoey suggested Thssa try her luck in the contest.


    Thssa, both surprised and excited, asked, "Really, can I really enter?"


    "Of course," Lance confirmed.


    "I''m just worried I might not qualify due to myck of experience," Thssa shared her concern.


    "Lance, does what your girlfriend says count for anything?" Zoey yfully looked at Lance.


    Lance immediately adopted the role of a dutiful boyfriend, nodding, "Absolutely."


    "Great, then Thssa''s application is in your hands. Don''t be too strict with the requirements; her


    talent is what matters," Zoey rested her hand on Lance''s shoulder, their professional talk peppered


    with obvious affection for each other.